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22 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, MARCH 10, 2016 stuff.co.nz 13 Hours flies bythanks to Bay’s bombast STEVENEWALL I sawMichael Bay’s latest film and I did not hate it. Choosing to leave aside key political considerations – the timing of this film depicting controversial events that have dogged a front-running presidential candidate and its accuracy in doing so – helps, with the results being predictably jingoistic, but still an intense watch. Yes, it’s basically a big screen Call of Duty once the gunplay commences, as a few highlyskilled and heavily-armedUS military contractors do their utmost to repel waves of Islamic militants during one night in chaotic post-GaddafiLibya. We’ve seen plenty of bearded manlymen toting guns before, though Bay’s aided by the fellows behind the whiskers, chiefly John Krasinski (TV’s The Office)as a muscled audience surrogate new to Benghazi and JamesBadge Dale (IronMan3), as an old pal who can show him around. It doesn’t take long for the pair to find themselves in a sticky situation, which speaks to the constant uncertainty and danger these armed, unwelcome, foreigners find themselves in, and that’s even before any locals have been sawn in half by heavy machine gun fire. Yes, that happens, aswell as 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERSOF BENGHAZI (R16) ★★★ STARRING JOHN KRASINSKI, JAMES BADGEDALE, PABLO SCHREIBER DIRECTEDBYMICHAEL BAY 144MINS It’s basically a big screen Call of Duty once the gunplay commences. grotesque injuries to heads, torsos, and limbs. Maybe especially limbs, actually. Bay would probably claim he’s not out to glamourise the high body count carnage, but I would expect asmany ‘‘whoops’’ from youngmenaswinces from other audiencemembers. Both groups mayfind themselves holding their breath for extended periods (as I did) during the kinetic, frantic, and anxious final act – Bay’s lack of subtlety and love of bombast serving the film surprisinglywell, even without Megan Fox’s posterior in sight. Oh, there are still American flags in slow-mo though. Imean, come on. John Krasinski plays the audience surrogate in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. KILL YOUR MORTGAGE & SORT YOUR RETIREMENT Sarah Bayley, SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE UP TO 34% STAGE ONE STARTING OUT enableMe will help you plan a financial strategy you can execute to ensure you see results faster, with the ultimate goal of home ownership. STAGE TWO BUILDING UP With a property under your belt, the goal here is for you to be able to fund a lifestyle you enjoy and clear your mortgage as fast as possible. STAGE THREE SITTING BACK Ideally, you’ll be mortgage-free by now, but if not, we’ll help you make this happen so you can have peace of mind when you choose to retire. Mention Christchurch Mail when you enquire to receive a $200 discount off the cost of your first consultation (making it just $100+GST) www.mags4gifts.co.nz Phone 0800 897 898 to organise an obligation free consultation enableme.co.nz